Aspendos Mediterranean Cuisine

182 Nassau St, Princeton
(609) 423-2811

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Lamb Shank with Barley Vermicelli Cream Thyme and Jus Sauce
Lamb Casserole with Pontus Flatbread in Foreground
Pontus Flat Bread Half and Half
Balloon Bread Flat Bread
Kale Salad with Pumpkin
Kale and Pumpkin Salad
Deconstructed Baklava
Hummus with Pastirma
Margarita Flat Bread
Dry Smoked Tzatziki

Menu

Appetizers
Fried Calamari
Served with sumac tarator, smoked lime, lemon powder, pepper, and the dish is infused with a unique blend of flavors. Contain dairy free.
Crispy Dumpling
Crispy ravioli served with sumac and chili oil.
Mucver
Zucchini pancake with smoked yogurt and molasses sauce.
Crispy Octopus
Crispy octopus with arugula pesto, lemon, and bean puree. Contain dairy free.
Butter Brown Shrimp
Combine shrimp, mushrooms, tomatoes, onions, and thyme in a rich brown butter sauce.

Starters
Anatolian Hummus
Hummus, tomatoes, pickled cucumbers, and red pepper oil. Contain dairy free.
Nazuktan
Roasted vegetables with puffed wheat and chilli sauce.
Dry Smoked Tzatziki
Smoked yogurt with cucumber and fresh mint.
Pumpkin Sinkonta
Pumpkin, yogurt, and bitter oil with pumpkin seeds on top.
Shakshuka
Served with fried vegetables, tomato sauce, parsley, and garlic yogurt.
Zucchini Beauty
Baby zucchini flavoured with sour green sauce. Served with orange zest and almonds on top chef's specials.
Mixed Cold Starter Plate
Combination of nazuktan, kabak sinkonta, dry smoked tzatziki, hummus, and tabbouleh.

Soups
Beyran Soup
Traditional lamb soup with shredded lamb, rice, and chef's spices.
Broccoli Soup
Fresh broccoli, cream, milk, walnuts, crispy sourdough bread, and raisins.

From Garden
Kale Salad with Pumpkin
Pumpkin, kale, and sunflower seeds with pomegranate. Contain dairy free.
Purple Tabbouleh
Bulgur with turnip, pomegranate, herbs, pomegranate molasses, tomato, cucumber, and salty cashews.
Sour Lettuce Salad with Chicken
Lettuce, cilantro sauce, parmesan, and orange segments.
Bowl Salad
Seasonal greens with avocado, red cabbage, and tomatoes cherries. Served with oven baked sour garlic sauce. Contain dairy free.

Main Entrees
Anatolian Tapas
Smoked rib, Turkish anchovies, chicken, 3 pcs of regional bread, greens, red cabbage, Turkish salsa, and fresh thyme.
Ribs Shredded Wrap
Ribs with regional lavash, served with cocktail sauce, sun-dried tomatoes, caramelized onions, and lettuce. Contain dairy free.
Chicken Shredded Wrap
Chicken with regional lavash, served with cocktail sauce, sun-dried tomatoes, caramelized onions, and lettuce. Contain dairy free.
Aspendos Burger
Homemade ground beef with cheese, tomato, lettuce, caramelized onion, and homemade bun.
Vegetarian Paper Kebab
Slow-cooked with orange and a medley of root vegetables. Contain dairy free.
Lamb Shish Kebab
Lamb shish, local lavash, bulgur pilaf, clotted cream, spicy pesto, and mixed pickles.
Chicken Shish Kebab
Chicken shish, local lavash, bulgur pilaf, clotted cream, spicy pesto, and pickles.
Lamb Stew (Casserole)
Lamb pcs, onions, tomatoes, garlic, mushrooms, thyme, butter brown, and flatbread.
Chilean Sea Bass Grill
Chilean sea bass, cranberry bean stew, lemon zest, and lemon foam.
Karniyarik (Stuffed Eggplant)
Smoked eggplant, minced meat, garlic yogurt, tomato sauce, and parsley.

From the Oven
Pontus Flatbread (Half and Half)
Served traditional koloti cheese, ground beef, and dry egg yolk zest on top. Oven items prepared with 12 hours cold fermented dough.
Mushroom Flatbread
Chef mix mushroom, tofu zest, truffle glaze, mint, horseradish, and pomegranate pcs on top. Oven items prepared with 12 hours cold fermented dough.
Margarita
Signature tomato sauce and buffalo burrata. Serving fresh basil and organic olive oil. Oven items prepared with 12 hours cold fermented dough.
Rib Flatbread
12 hours cured, 6 hours cooked smoked ribs with mashed potatoes and peanut powder jus sauce. Oven items prepared with 12 hours cold fermented dough.
Balloon Bread (Flatbread)
12 hours cold fermented dough and thyme oil. Oven items prepared with 12 hours cold fermented dough.
Lahmacun
Single pc of regional crispy dough, filled with minced meat mixture, garnished with lemon and parsley. Oven items prepared with 12 hours cold fermented dough. Contain dairy free.
Sweet Tahini Flatbread
12 hours cold fermented dough, tahini, sugar, molasses, and burrata. Oven items prepared with 12 hours cold fermented dough.
Dried Pepper and Dried Eggplant Dolma
Stuffed with rice, herbs, pomegranate, tomato sauce, yogurt, and pomegranate molasses. Oven items prepared with 12 hours cold fermented dough. Contain dairy free.

Desserts
Kazandibi
Roll Baklava
Squash (Caramelized)
Lemon Curd Rose

Soups
Beyran Soup
Traditional lamb soup with shredded lamb, rice, and chef's spices.

From Garden
Tomato Salad
Heirloom tomato with fresh basil, mint, crispy simit, goat cheese, and butter brown vinaigrette dressing.
Baby Spinach Salad
Seasonal greens, figs, burrata, and almonds on top with goat cheese and vinaigrette dressing.
Kale Salad with Pumpkin
Pumpkin, kale, and sunflower seeds, with pomegranate, and lemon cream dressing.
Bowl Salad (Add Protein)
Seasonal greens with avocado, red cabbage, and tomato cherries. Served with oven-baked sour garlic sauce.

Starters
Hummus with Pastirma
Anatolia-style hummus served with spicy dry-aged beef.
Nasaktan
Roasted vegetables with puffed wheat and chili sauce.
Dry Smoked Tzatziki
Smoked yogurt with cucumber and fresh mint.
Pumpkin Sinkonta
Pumpkin, yogurt, bitter oil, with pumpkin seeds on top.
Shakshuka
Served with fried vegetables, tomato sauce, parsley, and garlic yogurt.

Appetizers
Pan Fried Potatoes
Pan-fried potatoes with caramelized onions, thyme, chili pepper, yogurt, and chili oil.
Crispy Octopus
Crispy octopus with arugula pesto, lemon, and bean puree.
Crispy Dumpling
Crispy ravioli served with sumac and chili oil.
Mucver
Zucchini pancake with smoked yogurt and molasses sauce.

Main Entrees
Smoked Rib with Jus Sauce
12 hours cured and 6 hours cooked smoked ribs with mashed potatoes and peanut powder jus sauce.
Lamb Shank
Served with barley vermicelli, cream, thyme, and jus sauce
Mushroom Grilled with Potato Puree
Baked mushrooms, mashed potato, and crunchy leek on top with glazed truffle dressing.
Grilled Octopus
Poached octopus sleeve, sweet potato, capia puree with crunchy leek.
Oxtail
6 hours slow cook oxtail, mashed avocado, and crispy yogurt served with jus sauce.
Baby Chicken
12 hours cured with lemon cream, mint, and salt served with roasted leek.
Chicken or Lamb Shish
Chicken or lamb shish with barley noodle rice, cream, thyme, and pickles.
Mediterranean Branzino
Mediterranean sea bass served with mushrooms, baby spinach, and almond cream.

From the Oven
Margarita
Signature tomato sauce and buffalo burrata serving fresh basil and organic olive oil.
Balloon Bread (Flat Bread)
12 hours cold fermented dough, thyme oil.
Mushroom Flatbread
Chef mix mushroom, tofu zest, truffle glaze, mint, horseradish, and pomegranate pieces on top.
Pontus Flat Bread (Half and Half)
Served traditional kolo cheese, ground beef, and dry egg yolk zest on top.
Rib Flatbread
12 hours cured and 6 hours cooked smoked ribs with mashed potatoes and peanut powder jus sauce.

Dessert
Squash (Caramelized)
Lemon Curd Rose
Roll Baklava
Kazandibi

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Recent Reviews

The food was great—especially the main dishes, which were all really well done. The dessert didn’t quite live up to the rest, but overall still a nice meal. We went on a Sunday evening, so it was a bit loud with lots of chatter, kids, and the occasional dropped plate. The server took a little while to get to us, but totally understandable given how busy it was.
June 2025
I had a wonderful evening with friends at this restaurant. The atmosphere was lively, and the staff were incredibly friendly and attentive. Highly recommend! Murat was a great server!
November 2024
This is a great restaurant for a cute date night or a large party. The ambiance is amazing with gentle music and mood lighting. The Food is amazing the perfect flavor and texture of every dish I've tried. The staff is friendly and inviting. My favorite dishes include the Branzino, the Oxtail, and their Broccoli soup, and the Chef's Rolled Baklava is a must try!

Kid-friendliness: The staff are great with children! I always feel comfortable dining with...
October 2024

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Aspendos Mediterranean Cuisine

182 Nassau St, Princeton, NJ 08542
(609) 423-2811